Forbes reported that the Knicks landing Wright is a "strong possibility." But the NCAA source on Tuesday downplayed the chances of a Wright-Knicks pairing.

The Knicks had interest in Wright during their last coaching vacancy in 2018, but never had a chance to interview the decorated coach. He politely declined their overture. New York, under then-team president Steve Mills and current general manager Scott Perry, eventually hired David Fizdale as head coach.

Wright is still held in high regard by many currently in the Knicks organization, though it's unclear if any of those people will be involved in the head coaching search in the offseason.

The two opinions that will matter most: new Knicks president Leon Rose and owner James Dolan. It's widely assumed that Rose will hire his own head coach, replacing interim Mike Miller. People of influence at Madison Square Garden would like to see Miller remain with the organization, though, regardless of what happens with the head coaching search.

It's also fair to assume that Jeff Van Gundy and Tom Thibodeau -- coaches with connections to Rose -- will get consideration for the Knicks' head coaching job. It's worth noting that John Calipari, Mark Jackson and Mike Woodson also have connections to Rose. As a top player agent at CAA, Rose likely has connections to Wright and dozens of other top college coaches.

On Van Gundy, it's worth noting that, as we reported at the time, the ex-Knicks head coach was open to discussing the Knicks' opening with the club during their last coaching search. But the organization, under Mills and Perry, never gave Van Gundy strong consideration before hiring Fizdale.

On Thibodeau, Carmelo Anthony said publicly that the Knicks should have considered hiring him in the 2016 offseason. Anthony's agent at the time was Rose. Then-Knicks president Phil Jackson didn't contact Thibodeau, who eventually took a job as team president and head coach with Minnesota.

But for those into connecting the dots, it would stand to reason that Anthony and Rose were on the same page regarding Thibodeau's candidacy for the Knicks job.

Given that, it would be surprising if the Knicks, under Rose, didn't give Van Gundy and Thibodeau consideration for the head-coaching job time around. Regarding the reference O'Neil made to Wright's house being for sale, Philadelphia Business Journal reported that Wright's house is on the market but he and his family are looking to move closer to the Villanova campus.

Wright has had tremendous success at Villanova. But outside of Brad Stevens, you can't point to a ton of examples of NCAA coaches who have thrived in the NBA. Every coaching hire comes with risk -- and each coach and organization has its own unique set of circumstances.

But if the Knicks hired a coach from the college ranks, the move would come with an added layer of uncertainty due to the lack of success of NCAA coaches in the NBA.

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Does interim head coach Mike Miller have a future with the Knicks?

SNY's Ian Begley tackles one of the extra questions from his Knicks Mailbag

By Alex Smith | Jun 6 | 10:08AM

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After taking over for David Fizdale, interim head coach Mike MIller coached the Knicks to a 17-27 record before their season was paused in mid-March and is now over. They were still under the .500 mark with Miller, but the team showed considerable improvement.

But now that Leon Rose is in control, it's likely that he'll look to bring in "his guy" to be the team's head coach, whether that's Tom Thibodeau or someone else.

@kickzjilla: Best coaching candidate for this young group?

Kenny Atkinson has a great track record as a coach who can develop young players. But I don't think the development record of the other candidates should be overlooked. The Knicks believe Mike Miller did an excellent job developing players with their G League team; Tom Thibodeau has plenty of developmental success stories to tell (Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson, for example); Mike Woodson turned one of the youngest teams in the NBA into a playoff contender in Atlanta. So when you talk about the young Knicks, the easy answer to the question above is Atkinson. But don't dismiss the track records of the other known candidates. Also, a player development staff is only as good as the people hired around the head coach. So the coaching and training staff under the Knicks' next head coach will play key roles in the development -- or lack thereof -- of the organization's young players.

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What NBA's restart in Orlando means for Knicks' position in Draft Lottery

The NBA season will resume at Disney World in Florida on July 31. The Knicks won't be there.

So what does that mean for their position for the NBA Draft Lottery?

The NBA announced that the 14 Lottery teams would be the eight teams that do not participate in the restart, like the Knicks, and the six teams that participate but do not qualify for the playoffs at the end of the regular season. In turn, their seeding and odds will be based on records through games of March 11.

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Sources: Knicks plan to interview Mike Woodson for head coach

Interviews are expected to begin soon

By Ian Begley and Danny Abriano | Jun 4 | 11:58AM

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The Knicks are planning to interview former head coach Mike Woodson during their upcoming coaching search, per SNY sources.

Woodson, Tom Thibodeau, interim head coach Mike Miller and Kenny Atkinson are all expected to interview with New York during the coaching search.

Woodson won 54 games with the Knicks in 2012-13 and won a playoff series that season -- their only playoff series win since 2000.

Interviews are expected to begin once New York has clarity on what will happen with the rest of the NBA season, with the expectation being that a 22-team format that does not include the Knicks will soon be approved.

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NBA coaches discuss pros and cons of Knicks candidate Kenny Atkinson

'He's an elite teacher, which would obviously benefit the Knicks right now'

James Dolan sends second email to MSG workers in effort to clarify silence regarding George Floyd

'We vehemently condemn and reject racism against anyone, period'

The day after sending an email to employees explaining why Madison Square Garden teams have remained silent regarding the death of George Floyd and protests against police brutality and racial injustice that have been taking place in the United States, Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan sent another email to employees seeking to clarify his prior stance.

The letter, obtained by SNY, reads as follows:

Yesterday, I made a sincere attempt to provide my perspective on a very difficult issue, one that has no easy answers. I know how important this topic is to so many, and I do not want there to be any confusion about where I as an individual, or we as a company stand. So let me be clear: we vehemently condemn and reject racism against anyone, period. It is against every value that we hold dear.

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Knicks owner James Dolan defends decision to not make public statement about George Floyd

Players and other employees are reportedly 'furious' about it

Feb 8, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks owner James Dolan watches during the fourth quarter between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)

All across the United States -- and even overseas -- protests against police brutality and racial injustice have been taking place following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The sports world has been lending their voice to the cause, with the likes of prominent athletes in LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Derek Jeter among them.

There have also been teams doing the same. However, the Knicks and Spurs are the only two teams that haven't released an official statement on the matter. San Antonio's head coach Gregg Popovich did, however, discuss the matter in an interview.

According to ESPN's Pablo Torre, Knicks players and employees are "furious" no statement has been made by ownership. Owner James Dolan addressed that frustration in a Madison Square Garden Company-wide e-mail that SNY has obtained, and it probably didn't help curb it.

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What are the odds that the Knicks end up drafting LaMelo Ball?

Watch What Are the Odds? weeknights at 7 p.m.

By SNY Newsdesk | May 29 | 7:00PM

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There's been a lot of buzz recently about the Knicks and LaMelo Ball, arguably the top guard prospect in the 2020 NBA Draft.

But what at the odds that the Knicks actually land him?

SNY's Maria Marino and Chris Williamson discuss during the latest edition of What are the Odds?

NBL analyst talks Knicks draft target LaMelo Ball: 'He's famous like a Kardashian but he actually has talent'

If you want to gain insight about LaMelo Ball's season in Australia, you talk to Corey 'Homicide' Williams. As an analyst for the National Basketball League, Williams watched Ball closely last season. He spent time around the Ball's team and the teams and coaches competing against the 18-year-old.

And Williams' basketball opinions are informed.

This isn't like asking Bob Costas to break down a players' strengths and weaknesses. (No disrespect intended to Bob Costas).

Knicks officially name new front office additions under team president Leon Rose

Brock Aller, Walt Perrin and Frank Zanin are all brought in to help this new regime

Knicks president Leon Rose officially announced additions to his front office on Wednesday.

Brock Aller will be Rose's vice president of basketball and strategic planning, Walt Perrin will be an assistant general manager overseeing college scouting, and Frank Zanin will be an assistant general manager overseeing pro scouting.

New York Knicks All-Time Team: A look at the full roster

Walt Frazier, Patrick Ewing, and Bernard King are among those on the team

Since the inception of the team in 1946, the Knicks have taken fans on a wild ride that has included eight trips to the NBA Finals, two championships, some runs of dominance, and some dry spells.

When it comes to putting together the Knicks' All-Time team, some of the names can be added to the roster by simply glancing up at the rafters at Madison Square Garden. Other players are much tougher to decide on, and choosing who's on the first team and the second team is no picnic.

9 of the top moments in Knicks history

The Knicks have given their fans tons of incredible moments through the years

By Michael Caravella and Danny Abriano | May 25 | 2:17PM

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The Knicks have given their fans tons of incredible moments through the years, including two NBA titles, six other trips to the NBA Finals, and performances from stars such as Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Bernard King, Patrick Ewing, and Carmelo Anthony.

Here are nine of the best moments in Knicks history...

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Knicks legend Patrick Ewing out of the hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

"I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. The virus is serious and should not be taken lightly," Ewing said. "I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Now more than ever, I want to thank the healthcare workers and everyone on the front lines. I'll be fine and we will all get through this."

Georgetown also announced in the statement that Ewing is isolated at a local hospital, and that he is the only member of the men's basketball program to test positive for the virus.

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Knicks Mailbag: How strong is the possibility they trade up for LaMelo Ball in the 2020 NBA Draft?

We got a few questions about LaMelo Ball and the possibility of the Knicks moving up in the draft:

@PrimeCarmelo: Do you think the Knicks trade up for Lamelo if they don't move up in the lottery?

@Jiggyx_1: How would the lottery results for this draft affect our motivation to trade up?? Is there a specific player they key in on?? How likely is that?

This shouldn't surprise anyone who has followed the 2020 draft class, but the Knicks have LaMelo Ball ranked as the top point guard on their draft board. One opposing scout said he assumed most teams have Ball at the top. But since @PrimeCarmelo asked specifically about LaMelo, it's worth pointing out that Knicks people think highly of the young guard.

Sources: Others in LaMelo Ball's circle, besides LaVar, would love to see him land with Knicks

LaVar has made that very clear that his son would be perfect in New York

Jul 5, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Basketball player LaMelo Ball in attendance of the New Orleans Pelicans against the New York Knicks game during the NBA Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

It's no secret the Ball family wants to see LaMelo in a Knicks uniform when the 2020 NBA Draft ends.

As the NBA is nearing a potential return to its 2020 season, some Knicks players have been told recently to be ready to report to train in early June, sources tell SNY's Ian Begley. However, where that exact location will be is still a mystery.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement Sunday that stated all professional sports teams are now allowed to begin training camps in the state could impact this development for the Knicks. As long as it adheres to health protocols, Cuomo is saying teams like the Knicks can restart their process of getting back to the season.

While that might make sense for all the Knicks to return to New York, there is the ESPN report that says some teams from regions with more regulations amid this coronavirus pandemic, like the Big Apple, are wondering if they could head down to Walt Disney World in Orlando -- the proposed destination for NBA resumption -- right away.

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Source: Knicks have LaMelo Ball as top-rated point guard on their NBA Draft board

'I'd guess most teams do,' an opposing scout said

By Amara Grautski | May 23 | 10:40AM

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Jul 5, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Basketball player LaMelo Ball in attendance of the New Orleans Pelicans against the New York Knicks game during the NBA Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Knicks have LaMelo Ball -- who is expected to go early in the 2020 NBA Draft -- as the top-rated point guard on their board, a source confirmed to SNY's Ian Begley.

"I'd guess most teams do," an opposing scout said of the 18-year-old, who played in the NBL in Australia this past season, averaging 17.0 points. 6.8 assists, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals while playing 31.3 minutes per game in 12 games played for Illawara.

"I want to share that I have tested positive for COVID-19. The virus is serious and should not be taken lightly," Ewing said. "I want to encourage everyone to stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Now more than ever, I want to thank the healthcare workers and everyone on the front lines. I'll be fine and we will all get through this."

Georgetown also announced in the statement that Ewing is isolated at a local hospital, and that he is the only member of the men's basketball program to test positive for the virus.

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How next moves Knicks president Leon Rose makes will be critical -- especially at head coach

Plus, sources say the Knicks and Mike Budenholzer were close to coming to an agreement in 2018 before hiring David Fizdale

As Knicks president Leon Rose continues to build his team off the court, one of the things Tom Thibodeau recently talked about was the size of team staffs in the modern NBA.

"Your assistant coaches, your player development guys, your interns, your video guys, your analytics people, your sports scientists, your strength and conditioning people. It's a very large amount of people," Thibodeau, a potential Knicks coaching candidate, said on The Woj Pod with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. "So everyone has to be communicating and working together to make the best possible decision."

Rose and the Knicks have received praise from opposing execs and scouts for adding Brock Aller, Walt Perrin and Frank Zanin to their front office thus far. The way rivals have talked about all three men leads you to believe the Knicks can work together to, as Thibodeau says, make the best decision possible -- and avoid the factions that plagued previous Knicks administrations.

The Knicks dealt Porzingis at his request as they cleared cap room for max contract stars who never arrived

In an interview with WFAN's Moose and Maggie on Wednesday, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he was stunned when former Knick Kristaps Porzingis was made available via trade in 2019.

"Very (shocked). It happens in the NBA," Cuban said in the interview.

"It's like the James Harden trade. James Harden got traded from OKC to the Rockets and I'm like, 'Damn, why didn't we even get that offered to us? We weren't in the mix, nobody was. It was Just like one phone call and the Rockets said, 'Yes.' And this was our phone call."

One aspect that stuck out to him? How teams manage practices in the era of load management.

"It's interesting because the way everyone's managing with load management and where your team is, sports scientists, it's different," Thibodeau said on the podcast. "If your team is young and you're in a rebuild, you're probably practicing more than an older veteran team. In some cases where the team is mixed, there's almost two practices going on in one, where your young guys are getting the work that they need, and the older vets might be in the weight room getting strength and conditioning and then they flip it and then the vets will get their work… and then they come together for a short period of time to do something together at the end and maybe they'll watch film together at the end."

Barrett's father had his son study Michael Jordan growing up

RJ Barrett says he's taking some important lessons from The Last Dance, ESPN's 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan.

"I kind of grew up after all this happened. But for me, it's cool to be able to listen to Mike speak and hear how he thinks," Barrett said in an interview on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt that aired Monday night. "'Cause to me, he was kind of this machine. So to see, whether it's how he came into a franchise and completely changed the culture, or his leadership abilities, his work ethic -- I'm soaking it all in."

Barrett was born in 2000. So he didn't see any of Jordan's six NBA titles. But he says his father, former St. John's star Rowan Barrett, told him to study Jordan growing up.

New Knicks front office hire Frank Zaninplayed against the late Kobe Bryant when the two were at rival high schools in the Philadelphia area, and Bryant once came out in support of Zanin's future as an NBA executive.

"Hope to see you in the GM seat for the @BrooklynNets@F1E2Z you have a great basketball mind and it's time you get your shot #gogetit," Bryant tweeted on Jan. 26, 2016

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Knicks add Frank Zanin as latest front office hire under Leon Rose

Zanin has experience as a scout and assistant GM

Apr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; General view during pre game introductions before a game between the New York Knicks and the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner)

A day after adding Walt Perrin as assistant GM, Knicks president Leon Rose has made another front office addition.

New York is hiring Frank Zanin in a front office role, league sources confirmed to SNY's Ian Begley.

Zanin had been working as a scout for the Oklahoma City Thunder since 2016, and has also worked as an assistant GM for the Brooklyn Nets.

Perrin is currently the Vice President of Player Personnel for the Utah Jazz

By Ian Begley | May 18 | 2:35PM

The Knicks are expected to add longtime Utah Jazz executive Walt Perrin to the front office.

Perrin is currently the Vice President of Player Personnel for Utah, where he has spent the past 19 seasons, beginning in a lead scouting role.

In addition to Perrin, Knicks president Leon Rose has hired Brock Aller from the Cleveland Cavaliers in an executive vice president role that will cover a wide range of areas for the Knicks. Rose has also retained Scott Perry as his general manager for the 2020-21 season.

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Knicks Mailbag: Are they well-positioned if the salary cap decreases?

Plus, are there any favorites for head coach?

@Boujeecoujee: Are the Knicks in a relatively good position with the salary cap projected to go down, and a lot of younger assets under contract for 2-3 years along with stockpiling picks? Could this stoppage potentially help a rebuild in some ways compared to other teams

The short answer? A cap decrease could help the Knicks. But it's unclear how or if it will at this point.

Could the Knicks have already lost their shot at signing NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo?

New York's failed development of his older brother rubbed him the wrong way

The Knicks will be among teams looking deeply into Giannis Antetokounmpo's market in free agency following the 2020-21 season. But they might have missed their shot already with arguably the best player in the NBA because of their relationship with his older brother, Thanasis.

In 2013, the Knicks drafted Thanasis in the second round with the 51st overall pick. But the elder Antetokounmpo never made a splash in New York, playing only two games (on a 10-day contract) over two years before being released. He would quickly join his brother on the Bucks.

Then, in 2015, Antetokounmpo was vocal about how the Knicks didn't give his brother a fair chance at making it in the league when the Bucks and Knicks were playing in London. That right there, according to the New York Post's Marc Berman, could definitely hurt the Knicks' chances at signing him.

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Analyzing whether the Knicks should draft a point guard or trade for one

By SNY Newsdesk | May 17 | 11:15AM

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley analyzes both sides of the Knicks' point guard future to decide if drafting or signing one is the best option.

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Would the Knicks trade RJ Barrett in a potential deal with the Pacers for Victor Oladipo?

SNY's NBA Insider Ian Begley weighs in with what he knows

By SNY Newsdesk | May 16 | 11:12AM

Earlier this season, Oladipo and the Pacers had brief talks about a potential extension, according to Begley, which didn't come to fruition.

That's one reason some teams are keeping an eye on the Pacers -- who have big money committed to several players -- regarding potential trades.

Begley delves into if a trade involving Barrett and Oladipo is possible above.

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7 of the most underrated Knicks of the last 30 years

Prigioni, Chandler, Thomas among those who made the list

By Alex Smith | May 15 | 10:00AM

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The Knicks haven't had the type of success team-wise in the last three decades that's resulted in an NBA title. Though, the 1990s did see them in the playoffs every year with two NBA Finals appearances. Since the 2000-01 season, things have been much worse, as the Knicks have won just one playoff series.

They have had some individual stars on the roster over the years, though, with players like Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Kristaps Porzingis among other big names.

But through the ups and downs of the last three decades, there have been some players who were underrated during their time with the Knicks.

Here's a list of seven of the most underrated Knicks of the last 30 years, with some honorable mentions as well…

Sources: Majority of NBA players polled are in favor of resuming season

Just like all other industries, the NBA is facing major financial issues amid the coronavirus pandemic

One of the questions hanging over pro sports leagues grappling with the decision to play games amid the coronavirus is: how much of a risk are we willing to take to get back on the field of play?

This is something the NBA -- players and executives -- are thinking about as they sift through scenarios to resume the 2019-20 season.

Adam Silver said on a conference call with players last week that there is no need for a final decision on the season this month, sources confirmed to SNY. The decision-making window was first reported by ESPN.

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Analyzing Mark Jackson's potential Knicks candidacy

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley weighs in

By SNY Newsdesk | May 14 | 2:54PM

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley considers the possibility of the Knicks hiring Mark Jackson to fill the head coaching job in New York.

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LaMelo Ball to Knicks in 2020 NBA Draft again talked up by his dad, Lavar

'If everything lines up right, the Knicks get the first pick and get LaMelo and LiAngelo with him'

Jul 5, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Basketball player LaMelo Ball in attendance of the New Orleans Pelicans against the New York Knicks game during the NBA Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Speaking Wednesday on the Load Management podcast, Lavar continued to talk about the potential of LaMelo going to the Knicks. And he added his sons and LaMelo's brothers, Lonzo and LiAngelo, into the equation for good measure.

"I think so," the elder Ball said about the Knicks being a great fit for LaMelo. "The bright lights, East Coast. If everything lines up right, the Knicks get the first pick and get LaMelo and LiAngelo with him and somehow get Lonzo in the long run. Shoot - The Triple B's. The Ball Brothers on Broadway."

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How the Knicks almost brought Wilt Chamberlain out of retirement in 1975

The story goes like this: MSG president Mike Burke and GM Eddie Donovan were out seeking a new center to add to their team before the 1975-76 season began. While they had other players like Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and George McGinnis in mind, they couldn't make it happen. So outside the box thinking brought Chamberlain to the table, as the Knicks were looking to bring him out of retirement.

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WATCH: Knicks' Mitchell Robinson is now draining three-pointers

Robinson has been working on his outside shot since last summer

Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has already established himself as an elite presence in the paint on both sides of the ball. And his potential would go through the roof if he developed a legit outside shot.

It seems like he might be doing just that during the coronavirus pause.

Robinson, in a video that is reportedly from Tuesday, is seen draining a straightaway three. He then displays some slick ball-handling before hitting a step-back three.

Anthony's 2019-20 season with North Carolina was interrupted due to injury

If the NBA cancels the rest of the regular season and resumes with a 16-team playoff format, the Knicks will finish with the sixth-worst record in the NBA.

That would give New York a nine percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick and a 36 percent chance of getting a pick in the top four in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Obviously, the Knicks could also slide back in the lottery. If they finish with the sixth-worst record, New York could move all the way back to ninth depending on how the ping pong balls bounce. (Technically, there is a very small chance that they'd slide back to 10th).

One of the big takeaways from the call, per ESPN, is the league and players needing to be "comfortable" with some potential future positive coronavirus tests, not needing to shut down again once play does resume.

Of course, the entire league was shut down in mid-March following Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gobert (and later guard Donovan Mitchell) testing positive for the virus.